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an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitches
Travel hiccups, tech glitches or a conversation that spirals a lot faster than intended could easily push your buttons.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Bad fuel, hydraulic contamination, corrosion, or software glitches can cause catastrophic failures, sometimes in clusters if underlying maintenance issues exist.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Though excitement about the first day of Metro Express service Monday was hampered by delays and technological glitches, county officials said the problems are part of the adjustment period and will be ironed out moving forward.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Fabrics have scratched surfaces, mimicking digital glitches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Most glitches on major tech systems are fixed quickly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Those transactional elements can be handled automatically, so human interactions can focus more on personal touches, pleasantries and handling any glitches that come up.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The technology remains vulnerable to glitches like recommending completely off-the-mark products.
—Christina Wilkie, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Other pop acts have also suffered incidents at recent concerts, with Katy Perry and Beyoncé experiencing technical glitches at their shows this summer.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Bad fuel, hydraulic contamination, corrosion, or software glitches can cause catastrophic failures, sometimes in clusters if underlying maintenance issues exist.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Though excitement about the first day of Metro Express service Monday was hampered by delays and technological glitches, county officials said the problems are part of the adjustment period and will be ironed out moving forward.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Fabrics have scratched surfaces, mimicking digital glitches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Most glitches on major tech systems are fixed quickly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Those transactional elements can be handled automatically, so human interactions can focus more on personal touches, pleasantries and handling any glitches that come up.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
The technology remains vulnerable to glitches like recommending completely off-the-mark products.
—Christina Wilkie, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Other pop acts have also suffered incidents at recent concerts, with Katy Perry and Beyoncé experiencing technical glitches at their shows this summer.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitches
Noun
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As well as visibility of the northern lights, strong geomagnetic storms can also cause problems with technology, such as fluctations in the power grid and interference with satellites, which can affect GPS.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plus, in his first weeks of discussions with the union’s staff, Astin became more aware of problems involving auditions and casting directors.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The controversy highlights the fragility of party unity at a moment when government funding and healthcare policy are central issues.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to Circus, the robot can prepare up to 120 meals an hour, ensuring consistent quality without fatigue, breaks, or staffing issues.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Laporta arrived armed with a plan to fix Barcelona’s money troubles — and was keen to blame as much of the situation as possible on the Bartomeu regime.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Michel’s legal troubles have been compounded by health concerns.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Glitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitches. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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